Are you among the 1 in 10 Americans who suffer from depression? Do you have a friend or loved one who struggles with this disease while you watch helplessly from the sidelines? Depression can strike anyone regardless of age gender socioeconomic status educational level religion or job status. Many people do not realize how incapacitating this condition can be yet depression is directly linked to drug abuse physical illnesses absenteeism from work marital discord and even suicide. Depression not only affects the life of the depressed individual it can wreak havoc in the lives of those close to the afflicted person as well. The good news is that depression is treatable; however many people have no idea how to cope with this condition.
